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TN SB2121
TN SB2121AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 5-8-102; Title 49 and Title 55, relative to school bus transportation.
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Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
03/16/2026
03/16/2026
Passed
Dead
04/24/2026
04/24/2026
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, lowers the minimum age, from 25 to 23, that is necessary to receive an initial school bus endorsement; authorizes local boards of education and public charter school governing bodies to adopt policies prescribing the qualifications of school bus drivers in the interest of the safety and health of school pupils. - Amends TCA Section 5-8-102; Title 49 and Title 55.
AI Summary
This bill lowers the minimum age requirement for obtaining an initial school bus endorsement, which is a certification allowing someone to drive a school bus, from 25 to 23 years old, and also allows local school boards and public charter school governing bodies to set their own specific qualifications for school bus drivers to ensure the safety and health of students.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk. (on 03/19/2026)
Bill Topics
Education
- ‐ Elementary and Secondary Education
Transportation
- ‐ Mass Transportation and Safety
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB2121&ga=114 | 01/22/2026 |
| Fiscal Note - HB1790 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1790.pdf | 03/07/2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB2121.pdf | 01/22/2026 |
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